Pre-benefit requirements : Contents
Advising a client about a pre-benefit activity
When a client is assigned a pre-benefit activity, they must be advised of:
- their obligations relating to the pre-benefit activity
- the timeframe for completing the assigned pre-benefit activity
- the consequences of failing to complete the assigned pre-benefit activity
When MSD assigns a pre-benefit activity as part of the application, confirmation must be provided of:
- a client's date of first contact
- the date a client must complete the application by, including any assigned pre-benefit activity and the consequences of not doing so and
- review rights for the pre-benefit activity
For more information see:
- Timeframes for assigning and completing a pre-benefit activity
- Pre-benefit activity
- Review of decision for pre-benefit requirements
Pre-benefit requirements
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Legislation
- MSD must explain requirements section 185 Social Security Act 2018
- Requirements related to activities regulation 110 Social Security Regulations 2018
